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Monday, April 27, 2015

Coolibar has a Guaranteed UPF 50+ rating for the life of their garments!

I'm waiting for the weather to warm back up so I can get him out and playing!
When it does, I want to be sure his skin is protected.

With Spring in full swing, nothing beats getting outside to participate in your favorite sport. Whether it's running, golf, fishing, swimming, cycling or just cheering on your favorite athlete at practices and games, sports and outdoor enthusiasts spend countless hours in the sun's rays, putting them at a higher risk for skin cancer.

The Skin Cancer Foundation warns that a person's risk for melanoma doubles after five or more sunburns, making skin protection a priority for those who spend an extended period of time outside.In 2014, the acting Surgeon General issued a "Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer" because skin cancer rates continue to increase, even though most cases of skin cancer are preventable. The SCF recommends sun-protective clothing as thefirst line of defenseagainst UV exposure, which can lead to cancer. Coolibaris the first sun protective clothing line to receive the SCF's Seal of Recommendation.

That's a cool looking shark!

I love the look of the clothes. For my son, the shark print on the boys short sleeve surf shirt is just cool enough to get this instant sun protection slipped right on without a hassle. I don't have to worry about reapplying a ton of sunblock. He is continuously protected as long as he keeps wearing the clothes. AND it looks cute on him too.

The stitching around all around is high quality and reinforced in areas like the neckline, arms, and sides.

The grip bar on the bottom underside of the shirt keeps the shirt from riding up, even with the swiftest of motion or the strongest of waves. Both the shirt and the shorts were deemed extremely comfortable by my son who had no shortage of running around in them to test them out.

Coolibar is the first sun-protective clothing company to receive the SCF's Seal of Recommendation, and they want to offer you some great tips and ways to stay protected from harmful UV radiation (for both kids and adults!) when you're on the field, hitting the pavement, or indulging in any other kind of outdoor fun:

·Wear lightweightmoisture wicking sun-protective clothing. T-shirts are NOT adequate protection against UV rays. Along with the UPF 50+ rating in your clothing, it¹s important to wear moisture wicking clothing so you don't overheat.

·Awide-brim hatis a must for golfers, walkers and spectators and provides extra coverage to the neck and shoulders, areas that often get more sun exposure. Every inch of hat brim can lower your lifetime risk of skin cancer by 10%. For runners, choose lightweighthatsthat cover the top of the head and neck.

·When possible, avoid outdoor activity between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., when the sun¹s UV radiation is most intense.

·Keep sunscreen and a hat in your sports/gym bag so they are always available. Use agolf umbrellafor shade when walking or waiting.

·Remember to reapply your sunscreen every two hours, or more often if sweating or swimming. Use sport sunscreen so it doesn't run and irritate your eyes.

·Wear sunglasses. In addition to protecting eyes from UV exposure, another cancer risk, the right sunglasses offer impact protection, and reduce reflection on the road, field or course.

About Coolibar

Coolibar is the most recommended and tested sun protective clothing company in the United States. Based in Minneapolis, the company was founded in 2001 to bring Australia's world-leading approaches to sun protection to the American market and beyond by producing and selling sun protective apparel for active families through catalog and online. Dedicated to the highest quality sun protective clothing, hats and accessories, Coolibar guarantees UPF 50+ ratings for the life of their garments. Each garment is developed with sun protection as the number one priority with a full line of proprietary SUNTECT® fabrics. Coolibar has been recognized by the Skin Cancer Foundation, the American Academy of Dermatology and the Melanoma International Foundation for effective sun protection. Coolibar Cares, the company¹s giving back initiative, supports programs such as SunAWARE, School Sun Hat program, Doctor Connect, the AAD Camp Discovery for sun sensitive children as well as athlete sponsorships and product donations. For information about Coolibar, go towww.coolibar.comor call 1-800-926-6509. You can also follow us onFacebookTwitter,PinterestandInstagram.

Sun protection is so incredibly important, especially for kids. Did you know that most sun damage occurs before 21 years old? It's crazy! Here's to hoping skin cancer rates will go down because of protective measures like this.

This is a cute shirt. I am ready for some time outside too. It's been raining a bunch and my boys haven't had the opportunity to play outside much. During the summertime, I typically don't let them go outside until the evening when it isn't so hot and they are shaded by our house. I like the idea of having clothes that protect you.

Wow! Coolibar is really awesome! I am thinking of getting one for my kid and my nephew. They will be hitting the theme parks this summer and that shirt will definitely protect them from the harmful UVB rays!

Thanks so much for sharing cooibar clothing. I think your mini me's shirt is really cute but more importantly, I love the sun feature. It's much needed ere since the kids have really pale skin and burn even through their clothes. Their shoulders are the worst areas.

This is the first time I've heard of Coolibar and I hope that one of the clothing companies here would bring the brand to my country. I see the importance of having extra skin protection especially when you're exposed to the sun. I llive in a tropical country and Coolibar would be perfect for us.

I love the shark print and colors! These sound perfect for our all day long visits to the beach. With the kids in the water for hours on end, it's hard to forget to reapply sunblock to their whole body. I'll be checking these out for all 3 of my daughters!

Sun-protective clothing sounds so freaking amazing! Hopefully this is still around by the time I have my little one because I will want to try this out. Anything to protect our kids from nasty sunrays.

What an awesome line of clothing. I think this would be great for a day at a theme park or even just playing outside. In Texas the heat is unbearable sometimes. My kids are all beach babies and so this would be perfect for them.

It's amazing how many people neglect to protect their skin from skin cancer, it's a shame it's on the rise even when it is so preventable unlike other cancers. I am loving these clothes your son looks handsome in them